Studebaker Racing & Endurance program May 5, 2022 during Intl meet at Museum

[Studebaker Wheel]

Andy Beckman contacted me a few weeks ago and ask if I would do a program during the Intl meet, the topic "Studebaker Racing and Endurance". I reluctantly agreed. It will be presented at the museum at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday the 5th. Andy will be doing a program at 1:00 on the 60th anniversary of the Avanti. I am soliciting ideas or suggestions on what you would like to see covered in my portion. I am limiting the program to Studebaker sponsored or sanctioned events meaning nothing from independents such as NASCAR, drag racing etc. Just too much to cover to try to include all those independent ventures. Will welcome suggestions.

[studefan]

Mr. Quinn, I think an overview of the Bonneville/Granatelli efforts in 1962-63? would be of interest. Jeff

[garyash]

Of course, you can bring up your article from 1987 about the runs on the Atlantic City board track. These were incredible endurance runs.

[daytonadave]

Granatelli efforts

Not a big turnout last year at Indy, but those that attended got see Andy's own wing of cars and achievements displayed at the Indy 500 Race Museum. No Avanti's were on display.
I missed "garyash" racer and talk.

[Milaca]

I will not be attending the meet this year but would like to see/hear your program. Will it be recorded for airing on YouTube or FaceBook?

[daytonadave]

Dig up the History of the 475,000-mile car on display at SD Museum. How many drivers, non-stop, type of roads, repairs along the way? I'm sure a small book could be written about the car.

[Studebaker Wheel]

Thanks for the suggestions. I believe I will cover all of those mentioned. As for the recording I do not believe that is in the works.

[6hk71400]

Too bad. I am held up by a bum right leg that I am under a MD's care and can't make it.

[rockne10]

With regard to endurance, the first proving ground in the industry for testing endurance under all conditions, and at loads in excess of anything expected in normal use, has got to be part of the foundation of records set by Jenkins and others.

[nels]

These suggestions may not be entirely on topics but……How about some mention of the Agajanian (sp) V8. That effort and money invested in South Bend’s engine does say a lot for the Studebaker reputation. Also the Holman and Moody Larks. Maybe these two are not a total Studebaker effort but just the history speaks volumes for the V8. Bob Palmas’s article is worth mentioning.
Maybe a mention of the 342 engine expansion program.
Food for thought.

[6hk71400]

Mr Quinn,

My personal opinion is the posts number 3 and number 6 are what the foundation of the Studebaker corporation and the solid foundation of engineering excellence. Prior to the big six, when Studebaker was using the rear mounted transmission, the cars developed a reputation for unreliability going back to the EMF days. A clean slate of solid engineering and reputation started with the big Six.

I road in a 7 passenger 1917 Big Six at the PSW Zone meet in Palm Springs. Very impressive for a car over 100 years old.

Bob Miles
We do need to keep the good older items alive

[BobWaitz]

I'm marking this one on my calendar in ink.